JH Coaches | 2023 Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

Explore the journeys of our satisfied customers with JH Coaches. From seamless travel experiences to exceptional service, delve into testimonials highlighting our commitment to reliable, comfortable, and safe transportation solutions. Hear how our clients' experiences on board our buses and coaches have exceeded expectations and made their travels memorable.

Ponzolo, Italy
European Tour
03/02/23- 10/02/23
Drivers: Brian Gillespie & Chris Bownas

Ponzolo, Italy

"The coach was of excellent quality, extremely clean & maintained. The drivers had excellent knowledge, great team work. Our drivers Chris & Brian really helped make the trip successful. Helpful, kind, thoughtful and most importantly great sense of humor & rapport with the staff & students. P.S Please can we request them for our trip next year!"

Mel Pearson-Jury, Trip Leader, Broadwater School

Aprica, Italy
European Tour
03/02/23 - 10/02/23
Drivers: Andy Smith & Darren Smith

Aprica, Italy

"Smooth and safe journey with very professional drivers. Very accommodating and took care of the needs of all passengers."

Sarah Rice, Assistant Principal, Kenton School

Claviere, France
European Tour
17/02/23- 25/02/23
Drivers: Steve Richardson & Lee Bone

Claviere, France

"The coach was clean, tidy and well maintained. The skill and knowledge of the drivers were excellent. Friendly & helpful drivers. Great relationship with staff & students, while remaining professional. Thank you."

A McAteer, Vice Principal, St Peters RC High School

Italy, Claviere
European Tour
17/02/23- 25/02/23
Drivers: Andy Smith & Alan Richards

Italy, Claviere

"All the drivers were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They interacted with staff and students in a positive way and made the long journey a positive experience."

Jamie Versaci, Party Leader, St Peters RC High School

Villach, Austria
European Tour
17/02/23 - 25/02/23
Drivers: Paula Phillips & Lisa Francis

Villach, France

"Loved both drivers, went above and beyond helping out on the trip - thank you!"

Beth Roberts, Trip Leader, Anthony Gell School

Flachau, Austria
European Tour
18/02/23- 25/02/23
Drivers: Stewart Ord

Flachau, Austria

"Requested larger coach & paid for it. Was so pleased to be able to get a larger coach. Felt so relaxed because of competent drivers. The drivers have been fabulous and felt a huge part of the team. Always helpful and prepared to go the extra mile. Thank you! We travel with this company because of the drivers."

Sal Pepper, Party Leader, Keswick School

Ziller Valley, Austria
European Tour
31/03/23- 07/04/23
Drivers: Tim Jackson & Darren Smith

Ziller Valley, Austria

"Darren & Tim couldn't have represented you any better. They were helpful, personable, approachable and great company. Excellent coach drivers."

Charlene Kaye, Trip Leader, Royal Alexandra and Albert Secondary School

Pinzolo, Italy
European Tour
11/03/23- 18/03/23
Drivers: Andy Watkins

Pinzolo, Italy

"Amazing, great for students. The coach was very comfy and modern. The punctuality of the coach was excellent as well as the skill and knowledge of the driver. I couldn't be happier. The driver was amazing."

Danielle Kobehon, Teacher, Walsall College & Gateway Academy

Molay Littry, France
European Tour
23/03/23- 26/03/23
Drivers: Darren Smith

Molay Littry, France

"We were very impressed by our driver Darren. He was very helpful, very reliable and he helped us by telling us what to visit. Superb!"

Sophie Morley, Trip Leader, Archway School

Paris, France
European Tour
11/03/23- 14/03/23
Drivers: Robbie Willis

Paris, France

"The coach was clean & comfy. Always on time, helpful and explained timings, traffic etc. The driver was amazing, polite & helpful. Robbie really helped regarding timings ensuring we arrived when we did. Was very very polite and approachable. Fab service, thank you."

Beki Hoban, Teacher, De Lacy Academy

Molay Littry, France
European Tour
24/03/23- 27/03/23
Drivers: Robbie Willis

Molay Littry, France

"Robbie was very helpful and knowledgeable. He listened to our queries and made our journey less stressful: A true gentleman!"

Francois Belver, Trip Leader, Maidstone Grammar School

Folgaria, Italy
European Tour
03/03/23- 11/04/23
Drivers: Tim Jackson & Darren Smith

Folgaria, Italy

"The coach was very clean/rubbish bags provided. Drivers were a pleasure to be around all week. They catered for our every need - Very good with our students. Very sociable/helpful with our students"

N Wren, Teacher, London, St Thomas More

Molay, France
European Tour
28/04/23- 02/05/23
Drivers: Des Cochrane

Molay, France

"Really good to hear from the driver the night before travel. Lovely coach, clean & comfortable. Always on time. The driver was truly fantastic - great knowledge of the whole area. Des is one of the best drivers we've ever had. Truly felt part of the team. Great advice, good knowledge, really made the trip."

Lynee Binns, Head of MFL, Walsall, Cheslyn Hey Academy

Mayerhofen, Austria
European Tour
08/04/23- 16/04/23
Drivers: Bob Newman & Michael Chadkirk

Mayerhofen, Austria

"Outstanding. Polite, considerate, humorous, quality of work. The coach had clean bin bags everywhere. Clean toilets & good lighting. Bob & Michael were both superb. No faults. Both drivers are great at their jobs. While helping me with the well-being of the coach they are still driving/working to the highest standard. Can't fault these guys and would want them as my drivers every time. Nothing has been a problem."

Ben Marsh, Head Rep, Snowbombing, Newcastle & London

Molay, France
European Tour
10/04/23- 15/04/23
Drivers: Andy Smith & Gordon Gibson

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Molay, France

"Really helpful when I rang pre-trip. The coach was really comfortable and the drivers had really good knowledge of the area. Andy and Gordon were very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and were really good with our pupils."

Alastair Young, Trip Leader, Blaydon, St Thomas More

Molay, France
European Tour
10/04/23- 15/04/23
Drivers: Robbie Willis

Molay, France

"Brilliant knowledge of the area & history. Amazing driver (Robbie), kids loved him. Great company & very patient and calm. Fab initiative when weather could have spoiled the trip. Can't fault him."

A Hulton, Deputy, Snowbombing, Manchester, Middleton Technology College

Italy, Sauze d'Oulx
European Tour
01/04/23- 09/04/23
Drivers: Robbie Willis & Steve Richardson

Italy, Sauze d'Oulx

"The coach was very clean and the drivers were very prompt and helpful. The drivers were very informative and made the long journey more pleasurable. They spent time speaking to all the students and checked that they were all okay. Thanks Robbie and Steve."

Sam Scott, Assistant Head Teacher, Washington, Biddick Academy

Molay, France
European Tour
01/05/23- 06/06/23
Drivers: Darren Smith

Molay, France

"Darren has been an absolute gem this week. Not many people can have that much patience with 40 11-year-olds, especially when covered in sand or sticky with too many sweets! His local knowledge and flexibility within this itinerary were fantastic. Please can we have him again next year!?"

Megan Dickson, Trip Leader, Oswestry, Llandaff, The Cathedral School

Molay, France
European Tour
26/05/23- 02/06/23
Drivers: Tim Jackson

Molay, France

"The coach was clean, modern & well equipped. Tim was ace, really knowledgeable & got to places on time. Tim was great. Kids loved him! really personable, helpful & did a great job of getting us everywhere on time."

Chris Davies, Teacher, Oswestry, The Marches School

Molay, France
European Tour
17/05/23- 22/06/23
Drivers: Tim Jackson & Darren Smith

Molay, France

"Drivers were very friendly & accommodating, finding supermarkets, directions to visits etc."

Juliette Chaigne, Group Leader, Barrhead, St Lukes High School

Paris, France
European Tour
25/05/23- 30/05/23
Drivers: Brian Gillespie & Stewart Ord

Paris, France

"Brian and Stewart were friendly, punctual and great with the students. They both had a good sense of humour and kept both me and the staff and students entertained throughout the trip."

Jordan Hogg, Cover supervisor, Berwick, Berwick Academy

Molay, France
European Tour
26/05/23- 02/06/23
Drivers: Darren Smith

Molay, France

"The introduction contact was great, never had this before. Darren was great, he had excellent knowledge of the area."

Helena Bickerten, Head of Year, Oswestry, The Marches School

Normandy, France
European Tour
08/06/23 - 13/06/23
Drivers: Darren Smith

Normandy, France

"Darren is a great driver and has been amazing throughout. He's really helpful, has a good knowledge of the area and sorted us out on a number of occasions going above and beyond!"

Chris Gibson, Bus Leader, Leeds, Abbey Grange Academy

Normandy, France
European Tour
19/06/23 - 23/06/23
Drivers: Andy Smith

Normandy, France

"The driver was absolutely amazing. Kids loved Andy and so did staff. Professional approach to all aspects of the journey matched this with excellent customer service. Friendly , warm & approachable to both teachers and children. Would highly recommend Andy and his coach company to other schools. The children loved his many jokes."

Lucy Holden, Head of Year 6, Leatherhead, Danes Hill School

Molay, France
European Tour
30/06/23 - 04/07/23
Drivers: Darren Smith

Molay, France

"Good communication. The coach was outstanding - clean/good facilities. The punctuality was spot on. The driver was outstanding - truly part of the team. Darren was excellent from the word go. A true professional with appropriate humor who our students warmed to and respected. Excellent knowledge with safe and professional service"

T Luckhurst, Group Leader, Nottingham, Oakwood Academy Valley

Holland, Noordwijk
European Tour
18/06/23 - 24/06/23
Drivers: Bob Newman

Holland, Noordwijk

"Bob was great with the kids & very flexible and keen to accommodate our plans. A good man. Our coach was clean, modern and comfortable. Our driver Bob was very helpful and knowledgeable. He was a very good driver, safe and punctual. We would happily have Bob and JH Coaches again."

Dom Colley, Assistant Headteacher, Thornaby, Christ the King Catholic Primary School

Holland, Noordwijk
European Tour
26/06/23 - 30/06/23
Drivers: Bob Newman

Holland, Noordwijk

"Satisfied with all aspects of the trip including the punctuality and quality of the coach as well as the skill and knowledge of the driver. Can we have Bob next year please?"

M Ryan, Headteacher, Thornaby, St Thérèse of Lisieux R C Primary School

Normandy, France
European Tour
15/06/23 - 20/06/23
Drivers: Tim Jackson

Normandy, France

"Tim was exceptional, he was accommodating with requests, knowledgeable and just a really nice guy!"

Aaron Smithson, Achievement Director, Halifax, Lightcliffe Academy

Normandy, France
European Tour
24/06/23 - 27/06/23
Drivers: Darren Smith

Normandy, France

"Very impressed with the USB plugs. It was a perfect coach! Coach driver was on time. Excellent knowledge and professionalism. We loved our driver Darren! The driver has travelled our route many times before and knew exactly what to do. He was extremely helpful and it was such a relief for me! He also offered to take us to additional places which we really loved. He was very kind. "

Nadia Cristelo, MFL, Carshalton, St Philomenas Catholic High School

Molay, France
European Tour
08/06/23 - 13/06/23
Drivers: Robbie Willis

Molay, France

"Robbie had great knowledge of the local area."

F Sogden, Year Manager, Leeds, Abbey Grange Academy

Holy Island, England
UK Hire
07/07/23
Drivers: Paul Emmerson

Holy Island, England

"Great driver, friendly & helpful. Pointed out points of interest en route to children and let us know about delay on route back so we could pass this onto school/parents in plenty of time."

R Booth, Teacher, Durham, Durham High School for Girls

Normandy, France
European Tour
15/06/23 - 20/06/23
Drivers: Stephen Richardson

Normandy, France

"Steve has been a great driver and shared lots of interesting facts about the places we visited. He was especially good with some special needs students we had. Thanks!"

A Roberts, Trip Leader, Halifax, Lightcliffe Academy

Normandy, France
European Tour
15/06/23 - 20/06/23
Drivers: Darren Smith

Normandy, France

"Lots of knowledge of the area and procedures. Really helpful. Darren has been a brilliant driver. His knowledge and professionalism have been great. Darren has gone over and above to make this trip amazing. Staff and students have loved him. Thank you Darren!"

Jack Greenwood, Head of Year (Bus Leader), Halifax, Lightcliffe Academy

Paris, France
European Tour
24/06/23 - 30/06/23
Drivers: Paula Phillips

Paris, France

"Excellent aircon, space, toilet, DVD, Bluetooth sync for music. Arrived early to ensure swift departure. Paula knew everything we needed and showed the French drivers how it is done. Paula went out of her way to ensure we had an excellent week. She put the children's health and safety first by offering to drive us everywhere we needed to save walking in Paris and even ran backwards and forwards to and from the coach at Parc Asterix for extra supplies."

Anna Thomson, MFL, Whitley Bay, Marden Bridge Middle School

Molay, France
European Tour
15/06/23 - 20/06/23
Drivers: Robbie Willis

Molay, France

"Exceptionally helpful and friendly staff. Amazing service! Really clean and good to have air con and usb ports. The coach was always on time and the driver was helpful, engaging, supportive and educational. An incredible service - perhaps the kindest coach drivers in all the times that we have done this trip. Thank you for being amazing."

Bradley Cross, Group Leader, Halifax, Lightcliffe Academy

Normandy, France
European Tour
22/06/23 - 27/06/23
Drivers: Robbie Willis

Normandy, France

"Robbie has been a fantastic companion this week. His local knowledge in Normandy was excellent and really beneficial. He was superbly accommodating and has been a pleasure to spend time with."

C Craig, Group Leader, Sunderland, Whitburn C of E Academy

Somme, France
European Tour
05/07/23 - 09/07/23
Drivers: Bob Newman

Somme, France

"I phoned the company before hand to check ETA as it was an early start - very helpful and friendly. The coach was excellent, clean with lots of rubbish bags provided. The coach was always ready when we asked. The driver was brilliant - really helpful with the ferry/customs. Great local knowledge of sites etc. We have been really pleased with the quality of service provided. From the start it has been very efficient and has really helped make our trip so successful. Bob was very friendly and great fun. I would definitely recommend JH Coaches."

Sophia Mawer, Trip Leader, Richmond, Richmond School

Normandy, France
European Tour
06/07/23 - 11/07/23
Drivers: Robbie Willis & Stephen Richardson

Normandy, France

"Helpful email to confirm arrangements - Thank you! The coach was well equipped, modern and comfortable. Excellent punctuality. Superb drivers - great skill and consistency from Robbie as always and Steve also did a great job! Robbie and Steve were helpful, friendly and skilled. We couldn't ask for more! We would welcome them on our future tours. Well done to them!"

K Fletcher, DD of Sixth Form, Newcastle, Dame Allans School

Normandy, France
European Tour
03/07/23 - 07/07/23
Drivers: Brian Gillespie

Normandy, France

"Excellent coach, good facilities. Excellent punctuality. Excellent driver knowledge and parking. Brian has been brilliant from start to finish - good humoured, patient, and reliable - made the trip enjoyable for everyone."

Louise Darch, Trip Leader, Ely, Soham Village College

Normandy, France
European Tour
21/07/23 - 28/07/23
Drivers: Robbie Willis & Lisa Francis

Normandy, France

"The coach was very clean and comfortable. Lisa was superb as usual. Both Lisa and Robbie were excellent with the students and very knowledgeable of the area!"

M Leash, Deputy Party Leader, Hebburn, St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Normandy, France
European Tour
05/07/23 - 10/07/23
Drivers: Tim Jackson

Normandy, France

"Excellent facilities/ comfy seats/ fridge/ roomy. The coach arrived before expected. The driver was friendly, accommodating, good rapport with staff and students. Very knowledgeable. One of the best drivers we have had the pleasure to know on our study visits. All round good guy, nothing too much trouble. His name is Tim!"

S Holligan, Trip Leader, Beauchamp, Kibworth Mead Academy

Aachen & Lille, France
European Tour
07/12/23 - 09/12/23
Drivers: Bob Newman & Darren Smith

Aachen & Lille, France

"Great coach plenty. Drivers were great, punctual & reliable."

S Callander, Director of MFL, Wingate, Wellfield School

Sestriere, Italy
European Tour
14/12/23 - 21/12/23
Drivers: Brian Gillespie & Chris Bownas

Sestriere, Italy

"Given drivers phone numbers before departure. The coach was clean and had reclining seats. We arrived before the estimated departure. The drivers were very good on twisty turns in Italy. The drivers interacted well with the pupils and gave clear instructions at ferry terminal/customs of what was required."

M Silvester, Head of Maths, Peterborough, The Peterborough School

TESTIMONIALS

Ponzolo, Italy European Tour 03/02/23- 10/02/23 Drivers: Brian Gillespie & Chris Bownas

Aprica, Italy European Tour 03/02/23 - 10/02/23 Drivers: Andy Smith & Darren Smith

Claviere, France European Tour 17/02/23- 25/02/23 Drivers: Steve Richardson & Lee Bone

Italy, Claviere European Tour 17/02/23- 25/02/23 Drivers: Andy Smith & Alan Richards

Villach, Austria European Tour 17/02/23 - 25/02/23 Drivers: Paula Phillips & Lisa Francis

Flachau, Austria European Tour 18/02/23- 25/02/23 Drivers: Stewart Ord

Ponzolo, Italy
European Tour
03/02/23- 10/02/23
Drivers: Brian Gillespie & Chris Bownas

Aprica, Italy
European Tour
03/02/23 - 10/02/23
Drivers: Andy Smith & Darren Smith

Claviere, France
European Tour
17/02/23- 25/02/23
Drivers: Steve Richardson & Lee Bone

Italy, Claviere
European Tour
17/02/23- 25/02/23
Drivers: Andy Smith & Alan Richards

Villach, Austria
European Tour
17/02/23 - 25/02/23
Drivers: Paula Phillips & Lisa Francis

Flachau, Austria
European Tour
18/02/23- 25/02/23
Drivers: Stewart Ord